Northern necropolis
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On this site is the tomb of Flavius Zeusi, a Hieropolis merchant.
Of particular interest is an inscription above the tomb door which says that he passed Cape Malea in the Pelopennese 72 times on his way to Italy. [Hierapolis - Turkey]

Pools of Cleopatra
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Sarcophagus submerged in a travertine pool
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Shaped like a small temple, this lst century AD tomb is one of the best preserved of the North Necropolis.
Beneath the base is a subterranean chamber which is partially carved out of the rock. There are two chambers which have sepulchral beds along the walls. [Hierapolis - Turkey]

Sightseeing at Hierapolis
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The Basilica Bath was converted into a church around 6th century AD
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The Hierapolis Necropolis is the largest ancient graveyard in Anatolia
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There are some 1,200 tombs here
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This sarcophagus is placed on top of the roof to exalt the dead
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View of northern necropolis site
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Walking through the Southern Byzantine Gate
This gate is built of travertine blocks and reused masonry and some marble. It was flanked by two square towers. Like the North Byzantine Gate, it has a large arch which rests on monolithic architrave. However, unlike the North Gate, this gateway is somewhat lower. [Hierapolis - Turkey]

Whether Cleopatra bathed here or not, the pool is inviting
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